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Answers to 10 Questions About Buying Homes in Transitional Neighborhoods

The allure of a trendy, up-and-coming neighborhood is undeniable. The potential for appreciation, a vibrant community on the rise, and a cool, unique vibe all hold immense appeal. But let’s

National Homebuyers’ Month: Celebrating the American Dream

Happy National Homebuyers Month, the time to celebrate all the fresh beginnings, new opportunities and the value of homeownership to families, neighborhoods and cities across America.   Here at

Sustainable Efforts Bloom in Circle East District

Building a sustainable, green neighborhood is one of the key ingredients in the development of Circle East District, the new residential neighborhood being developed just east of University Circle.

Circle East District Announces New Development Partners

The Cuyahoga Land Bank is thrilled to announce the selection of three exceptional development partners for its Circle East District initiative to revitalize the residential area at East

10,000 Demolitions: Building Safer, Stabilized Neighborhoods One Lot at a Time

This July will mark the 10,000th time Cuyahoga Land Bank has positively impacted a community through the removal of an abandoned property. Strong, stabilized neighborhoods are safer and feature homes

Helping Communities by Helping Homebuyers

Neighborhood stabilization is a critical element of the Cuyahoga Land Bank’s work and requires a healthy amount of homeownership in the areas we serve. In fact, homeownership is a driving force

Pushing the Boundaries: Land Bank and Innovative Use of Mushrooms

  Mushrooms are having a moment. Beyond their delicious culinary uses, fungi are taking center stage in sustainable construction, bio-remediation and even art Ð specifically in Circle East

Voices of Unity: Cleveland Owns

CLEVELAND (WJW) Ð Solar energy is already on the ground in East Cleveland at the Medical Center Company’s (MCCo) solar field. Soon, even more panels could make their way to a nearby roof.

From Forgotten to Fabric: Linen Company Breathes New Life into Historic Building

In a story that weaves together threads of history, sustainability and urban renewal, local linen company YaYa & Co. will soon expand its operations to a previous laboratory in Cleveland’s

City of Cleveland Awards Land Bank Grant to Spark Housing Revival in Legacy Neighborhoods

Several wards will soon experience a wave of renewal, thanks to a generous grant to Cuyahoga Land Bank from the city. Cleveland City Council announced in early March that it strategically allotted